Colombian star James Rodriguez fired a canon, tapped a keg of local beer, took a skills challenge and said, “I would like to stay here for many years,” as he lapped up the adulation of Bayern Munich fans over the weekend.
Savouring the atmosphere on a day spent at the Red Rockets Hopferbach fan club in Bavaria, James readily took part in several local tasks, showcasing his skills with a hammer as well as his feet, to the delight of those gathered.
Watch: James Rodriguez tests his skills in Hopferbach!
“I think Munich is a beautiful city, the club is great and I would like to stay here for many years,” the 26-year-old said during a Q&A session in the Bavarian town with a population of 700. Asked what silverware he would most like to win with Bayern, the former Porto, Monaco and current Real Madrid loanee didn’t hold back. “The Bundesliga, the [DFB] Cup, and why not the Champions League too!” he enthused.
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